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OAITW r.2.0

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Tue Jun 2, 2026, 07:37 PM Jun 2

The quietest early evening I can remember.




Very strange. In spite of what looks like weather in my immediate vicinity (pic above).....absolute and complete quietness (a couple of crows just made their presence known).. No wind at all. No noise. No birds or squirrels in the feeder. Zippo.

I got a theory about this.

When the winds don't move at all. wildlife comes to a standstill.
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The quietest early evening I can remember. (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2 OP
Interesting theory. Bumbles Jun 2 #1
I already voted....but maybe. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2 #2
What a beautiful property! Scrivener7 Jun 2 #3
It's a veritable jungle. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2 #5
In my area, at least, when all the wildlife goes quiet, it's usually indicative of rough weather coming in. mwmisses4289 Jun 2 #4
Gorgeous. applegrove Jun 3 #6

Bumbles

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1. Interesting theory.
Tue Jun 2, 2026, 08:23 PM
Jun 2

I just returned from my book club and noticed the same thing.

Maybe nature is waiting with bated breath during our primary here in Maine.

mwmisses4289

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4. In my area, at least, when all the wildlife goes quiet, it's usually indicative of rough weather coming in.
Tue Jun 2, 2026, 09:03 PM
Jun 2

They critters know, and they are hunkering down before it hits.

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